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Immigrant Children's Defense Corps Fellow (Attorney)
ORGANIZATION: Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc.
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2 people are interested
The Immigrant Children’s Defense Corps Fellow will be one of 55 lawyers and paralegals working throughout the United States to provide representation to unaccompanied immigrant children, as part of the justice AmeriCorps program. The Fellow will be responsible for conducting thorough intakes of clients aged 15 and younger and providing direct legal representation in immigration and related proceedings, including cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile status, and other forms of relief.
Lawyers must begin service no later than December 1, 2014, and be available for a week-long national training in Washington, D.C. in December 2014.
The term of service is one year, with a strong possibility of renewal for a second year.
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About Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc.
Location:
2400 A-E YANDELL, EL PASO, TX 79903, US
Mission Statement
To provide legal services to immigrants and engage in public advocacy and community outreach to advance justice and protect the rights of those we serve in the spirit of gospel values.
Description
Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. (DMRS), is the largest provider of free and low cost immigration legal services in West Texas and New Mexico. DMRS provides a comprehensive range of immigration legal services including representation in family-based immigration matters, Citizenship/Naturalization matters, matters related to benefits for survivors of domestic violence and other crimes, removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts, refugee resettlement services, and services for adults and unaccompanied immigrant children detained in the local immigration detention centers and shelters. DMRS has been serving the immigrant community since 1986.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2400 E Yandell DrEl Paso, TX 79903
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2014
SKILLS
- Litigation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 1 year
- JD Graduate; Spanish fluency